Monday, January 25, 2010

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept
BMW is revealed a new concept car BMW Vision. The new idea is a plug-in hybrid with a three-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. Conceived with the idea of melding the performance of a M3 with exceptionally low fuel consumption. BMW assures 0-62 mph time of 4.8 seconds while scoring 62.6 mpg (U.S.) on the E.U. combined test cycle and emits a Prius-like 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics ConceptBMW uses small cylinder for its new concept car bmw vision and use these small cylinder technology in all upcoming hybrid and concept car. BMW vision uses 1.5 liter turbo diesel that is essentially half of 3.0 liter engine used in 335d and engine is paired with a six speed DCT.
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics ConceptThe Efficient Dynamics is a 2+2 four-door hybrid that combines M Series performance with enhanced fuel efficiency and less emissions. BMW vision included GPS Navigation System. The lithium-polymer battery pack sports 98 cells. It delivers 8.6 kilowatt-hours for driving the car, and BMW says the serial arrangement of cells has gross storage capacity of 10.8 kilowatt-hours. The pack weighs 187 pounds and BMW says it doesn’t need an active cooling system. BMW says the battery recharges in 2.5 hours at 220 volts.
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics ConceptSo far the Vision is just a concept. Still, BMW has made it clear it plans to make sustainability a cornerstone of its lineup, so we’re sure to see some of the technology in road cars before long.

3 comments: